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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 394.64 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 394.64 and 246.72 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 394.64 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/394.64 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 394.64 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 97,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,365.58/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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