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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.22, 501.19 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.22, 501.19 and 264.80 is: 365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.22 : 501.19 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.22/501.19 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.22x = 501.19 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.22x = 132,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,715.70/363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.39

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