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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.07, 508.54 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.07, 508.54 and 264.07 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.07 : 508.54 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.07/508.54 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.07x = 508.54 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.07x = 134,286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,286.29/369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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