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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.74, 493.54 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.74, 493.54 and 264.68 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.74 : 493.54 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.74/493.54 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.74x = 493.54 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.74x = 130,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,630.17/357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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