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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.28, 497.62 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.28, 497.62 and 261.88 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.28 : 497.62 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.28/497.62 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.28x = 497.62 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.28x = 130,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,316.73/360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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