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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 542.56 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 542.56 and 264.40 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 542.56 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/542.56 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 542.56 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 143,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,452.86/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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