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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 501.42 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 501.42 and 263.88 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 501.42 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/501.42 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 501.42 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 132,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,314.71/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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