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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 499.69 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 499.69 and 263.41 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 499.69 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/499.69 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 499.69 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 131,622.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,622.03/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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