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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 492.08 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 492.08 and 263.15 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 492.08 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/492.08 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 492.08 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 129,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,488.92/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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