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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.40, 393.06 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.40, 393.06 and 264.52 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.40 : 393.06 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.40/393.06 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.40x = 393.06 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.40x = 103,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,972.23/285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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