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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 501.91 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 501.91 and 264.88 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 501.91 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/501.91 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 501.91 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 132,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,945.92/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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