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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 503.36 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 503.36 and 264.69 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 503.36 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/503.36 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 503.36 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 133,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,231.84/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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