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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 501.06 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 501.06 and 264.41 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 501.06 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/501.06 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 501.06 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 132,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,482.77/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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