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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 499.86 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 499.86 and 261.48 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 499.86 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/499.86 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 499.86 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 130,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,703.39/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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