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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 364.65 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 364.65 and 263.41 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 364.65 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/364.65 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 364.65 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 96,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,050.63/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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