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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 505.45 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 505.45 and 355.10 is: 486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 505.45 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/505.45 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 505.45 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 179,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,485.30/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.49

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