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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.09, 509.08 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.09, 509.08 and 352.49 is: 486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.09 : 509.08 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.09/509.08 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.09x = 509.08 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.09x = 179,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,441.30/369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.17

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