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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 541.08 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 541.08 and 264 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 541.08 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/541.08 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 541.08 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 142,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,845.12/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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