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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 364.76 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 364.76 and 255.57 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 364.76 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/364.76 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 364.76 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 93,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,220.44/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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