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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 364.92 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 364.92 and 252.96 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 364.92 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/364.92 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 364.92 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 92,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,310.16/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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