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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 491.01 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 491.01 and 262.68 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 491.01 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/491.01 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 491.01 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 128,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,977.61/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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