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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 509.13 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 509.13 and 264.13 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 509.13 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/509.13 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 509.13 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 134,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,476.51/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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