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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 497.78 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 497.78 and 262.56 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 497.78 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/497.78 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 497.78 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 130,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,697.12/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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