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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 509.14 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 509.14 and 358.96 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 509.14 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/509.14 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 509.14 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 182,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,760.89/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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