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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 495.54 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 495.54 and 264.88 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 495.54 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/495.54 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 495.54 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 131,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,258.64/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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