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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 499.77 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 499.77 and 264.33 is: 364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 499.77 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/499.77 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 499.77 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 132,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,104.20/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.79

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