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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.80, 497.76 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.80, 497.76 and 262.34 is: 361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.80 : 497.76 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.80/497.76 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.80x = 497.76 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.80x = 130,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,582.36/360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.92

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