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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.58, 461.17 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.58, 461.17 and 264.51 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.58 : 461.17 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.58/461.17 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.58x = 461.17 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.58x = 121,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,983.42/334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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