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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 361.89 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 361.89 and 261.41 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 361.89 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/361.89 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 361.89 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 94,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,599.86/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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