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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 542.64 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 542.64 and 264.80 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 542.64 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/542.64 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 542.64 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 143,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,691.07/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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