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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 491.40 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 491.40 and 263.16 is: 362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 491.40 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/491.40 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 491.40 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 129,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,316.82/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.84

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