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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 496.62 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 496.62 and 261.66 is: 361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 496.62 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/496.62 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 496.62 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 129,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,945.59/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.29

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