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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 543.47 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 543.47 and 264.56 is: 396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 543.47 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/543.47 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 543.47 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 143,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,780.42/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.48

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