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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 491.18 and 262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 491.18 and 262.79 is: 362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 491.18 = 262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/491.18 = 262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 491.18 × 262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 129,077.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,077.11/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.50

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