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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 509.09 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 509.09 and 264.35 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 509.09 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/509.09 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 509.09 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 134,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,574.07/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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