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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.31, 506.33 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.31, 506.33 and 363.64 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.31 : 506.33 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.31/506.33 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.31x = 506.33 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.31x = 184,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,121.84/369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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