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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 509.42 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 509.42 and 356.64 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 509.42 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/509.42 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 509.42 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 181,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,678.53/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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