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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.09, 508.68 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.09, 508.68 and 358.56 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.09 : 508.68 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.09/508.68 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.09x = 508.68 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.09x = 182,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,392.30/369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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