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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.94, 497.62 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.94, 497.62 and 261.50 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.94 : 497.62 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.94/497.62 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.94x = 497.62 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.94x = 130,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,127.63/360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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