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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 499.20 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 499.20 and 263.78 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 499.20 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/499.20 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 499.20 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 131,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,678.98/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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