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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 491.88 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 491.88 and 263.83 is: 364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 491.88 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/491.88 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 491.88 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 129,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,772.70/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.18

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