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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 499.95 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 499.95 and 264.15 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 499.95 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/499.95 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 499.95 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 132,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,061.79/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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