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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 507.78 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 507.78 and 264.68 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 507.78 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/507.78 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 507.78 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 134,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,399.21/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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