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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.03, 499.77 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.03, 499.77 and 264.02 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.03 : 499.77 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.03/499.77 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.03x = 499.77 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.03x = 131,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,946.78/362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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