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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.62, 500.65 and 263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.62, 500.65 and 263.37 is: 363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.62 : 500.65 = 263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.62/500.65 = 263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.62x = 500.65 × 263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.62x = 131,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,856.19/362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.62

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