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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 550.70 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 550.70 and 264.30 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 550.70 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/550.70 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 550.70 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 145,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,547.61/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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