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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 499.56 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 499.56 and 264.24 is: 364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 499.56 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/499.56 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 499.56 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 132,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,003.73/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.13

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