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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 543.39 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 543.39 and 264.45 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 543.39 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/543.39 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 543.39 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 143,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,699.49/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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