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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 490.20 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 490.20 and 262.32 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 490.20 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/490.20 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 490.20 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 128,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,589.26/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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