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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 496.86 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 496.86 and 262.11 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 496.86 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/496.86 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 496.86 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 130,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,231.97/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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