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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 499.37 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 499.37 and 263.66 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 499.37 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/499.37 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 499.37 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 131,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,660.08/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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