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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 498.96 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 498.96 and 263.49 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 498.96 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/498.96 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 498.96 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 131,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,470.97/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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