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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.38, 396.05 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.38, 396.05 and 249.39 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.38 : 396.05 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.38/396.05 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.38x = 396.05 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.38x = 98,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,769.66/264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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