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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 498.96 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 498.96 and 263.30 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 498.96 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/498.96 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 498.96 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 131,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,376.17/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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