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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.97, 493.75 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.97, 493.75 and 264.72 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.97 : 493.75 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.97/493.75 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.97x = 493.75 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.97x = 130,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,703.42/357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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