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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 508.05 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 508.05 and 355.68 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 508.05 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/508.05 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 508.05 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 180,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,703.22/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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