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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 543.04 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 543.04 and 264.54 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 543.04 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/543.04 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 543.04 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 143,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,655.80/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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