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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 497.61 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 497.61 and 262.17 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 497.61 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/497.61 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 497.61 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 130,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,458.41/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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