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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.12, 497.20 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.12, 497.20 and 262.12 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.12 : 497.20 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.12/497.20 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.12x = 497.20 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.12x = 130,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,326.06/360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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