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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 500.17 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 500.17 and 264.33 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 500.17 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/500.17 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 500.17 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 132,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,209.94/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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