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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 506.10 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 506.10 and 262.12 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 506.10 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/506.10 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 506.10 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 132,658.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,658.93/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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