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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 494.19 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 494.19 and 264.87 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 494.19 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/494.19 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 494.19 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 130,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,896.11/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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