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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 499.04 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 499.04 and 263.68 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 499.04 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/499.04 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 499.04 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 131,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,586.87/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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