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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 507.96 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 507.96 and 360.81 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 507.96 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/507.96 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 507.96 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 183,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,277.05/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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