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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.32, 497.04 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.32, 497.04 and 261.96 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.32 : 497.04 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.32/497.04 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.32x = 497.04 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.32x = 130,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,204.60/360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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