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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 551.82 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 551.82 and 264.90 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 551.82 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/551.82 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 551.82 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 146,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,177.12/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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