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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 539.52 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 539.52 and 264.16 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 539.52 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/539.52 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 539.52 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 142,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,519.60/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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