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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 497.82 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 497.82 and 262.64 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 497.82 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/497.82 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 497.82 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 130,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,744.96/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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