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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 508.80 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 508.80 and 264.96 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 508.80 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/508.80 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 508.80 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 134,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,811.65/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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