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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 509.96 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 509.96 and 355.94 is: 491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 509.96 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/509.96 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 509.96 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 181,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,515.16/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.80

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