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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 496.62 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 496.62 and 261.48 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 496.62 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/496.62 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 496.62 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 129,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,856.20/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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