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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 498.93 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 498.93 and 263.40 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 498.93 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/498.93 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 498.93 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 131,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,418.16/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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