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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 492.20 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 492.20 and 263.84 is: 363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 492.20 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/492.20 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 492.20 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 129,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,862.05/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.88

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