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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 508.03 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 508.03 and 358.50 is: 493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 508.03 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/508.03 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 508.03 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 182,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,127.86/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.30

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