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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 484.70 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 484.70 and 262.58 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 484.70 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/484.70 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 484.70 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 127,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,272.53/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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