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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 551.25 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 551.25 and 264.99 is: 397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 551.25 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/551.25 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 551.25 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 146,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,075.74/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.10

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