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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 365.84 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 365.84 and 253.14 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 365.84 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/365.84 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 365.84 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 92,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,608.74/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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