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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 551.35 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 551.35 and 264.62 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 551.35 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/551.35 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 551.35 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 145,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,898.24/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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