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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 482.33 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 482.33 and 262.88 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 482.33 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/482.33 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 482.33 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 126,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,793.60/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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