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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 492.31 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 492.31 and 263.47 is: 363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 492.31 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/492.31 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 492.31 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 129,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,708.92/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.57

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