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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.11, 508.85 and 264.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.11, 508.85 and 264.17 is: 364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.11 : 508.85 = 264.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.11/508.85 = 264.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.11x = 508.85 × 264.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.11x = 134,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,422.90/369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.18

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