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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 489.90 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 489.90 and 262.14 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 489.90 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/489.90 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 489.90 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 128,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,422.39/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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