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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 492.54 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 492.54 and 263.58 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 492.54 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/492.54 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 492.54 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 129,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,823.69/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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