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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 497.60 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 497.60 and 262.68 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 497.60 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/497.60 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 497.60 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 130,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,709.57/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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