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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 543.11 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 543.11 and 264.57 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 543.11 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/543.11 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 543.11 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 143,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,687.25/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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