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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 490.08 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 490.08 and 262.20 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 490.08 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/490.08 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 490.08 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 128,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,498.98/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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