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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 500.64 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 500.64 and 264.65 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 500.64 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/500.64 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 500.64 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 132,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,494.38/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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