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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 490.37 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 490.37 and 262.49 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 490.37 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/490.37 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 490.37 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 128,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,713.46/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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