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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 509.19 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 509.19 and 264.06 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 509.19 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/509.19 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 509.19 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 134,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,455.72/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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