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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 497.61 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 497.61 and 261.87 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 497.61 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/497.61 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 497.61 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 130,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,309.13/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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