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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 498.99 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 498.99 and 263.17 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 498.99 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/498.99 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 498.99 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 131,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,319.20/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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