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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 499.62 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 499.62 and 264.12 is: 363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 499.62 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/499.62 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 499.62 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 131,959.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,959.63/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.99

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