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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 507.84 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 507.84 and 263.52 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 507.84 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/507.84 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 507.84 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 133,826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,826.00/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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