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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 490.93 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 490.93 and 262.47 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 490.93 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/490.93 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 490.93 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 128,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,851.41/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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