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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.84, 551.04 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.84, 551.04 and 264.64 is: 396.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.84 : 551.04 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.84/551.04 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.84x = 551.04 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.84x = 145,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,827.23/367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.44

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