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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 508.77 and 360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 508.77 and 360.14 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 508.77 = 360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/508.77 = 360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 508.77 × 360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 183,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,225.88/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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