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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.27, 510.26 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.27, 510.26 and 264.18 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.27 : 510.26 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.27/510.26 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.27x = 510.26 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.27x = 134,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,799.17/369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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