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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 492.79 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 492.79 and 264.16 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 492.79 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/492.79 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 492.79 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 130,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,175.41/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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