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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 365.27 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 365.27 and 251.69 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 365.27 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/365.27 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 365.27 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 91,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,934.81/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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