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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 498.58 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 498.58 and 263.12 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 498.58 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/498.58 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 498.58 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 131,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,186.37/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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