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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 481.92 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 481.92 and 262.62 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 481.92 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/481.92 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 481.92 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 126,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,561.83/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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