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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.40, 498.72 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.40, 498.72 and 263.60 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.40 : 498.72 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.40/498.72 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.40x = 498.72 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.40x = 131,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,462.59/361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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