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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.23, 491.57 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.23, 491.57 and 262.94 is: 362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.23 : 491.57 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.23/491.57 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.23x = 491.57 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.23x = 129,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,252.43/356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.84

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