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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 496.50 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 496.50 and 262.16 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 496.50 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/496.50 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 496.50 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 130,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,162.44/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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