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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.43, 499.43 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.43, 499.43 and 263.01 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.43 : 499.43 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.43/499.43 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.43x = 499.43 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.43x = 131,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,357.61/361.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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