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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.09, 496.76 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.09, 496.76 and 261.81 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.09 : 496.76 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.09/496.76 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.09x = 496.76 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.09x = 130,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,055.43/360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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