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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 491.40 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 491.40 and 262.91 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 491.40 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/491.40 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 491.40 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 129,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,195.20/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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