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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.76, 440.10 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.76, 440.10 and 264.04 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.76 : 440.10 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.76/440.10 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.76x = 440.10 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.76x = 116,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,204.00/318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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