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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 500.04 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 500.04 and 264.02 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 500.04 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/500.04 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 500.04 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 132,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,020.56/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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