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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.47, 509.16 and 264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.47, 509.16 and 264.37 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.47 : 509.16 = 264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.47/509.16 = 264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.47x = 509.16 × 264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.47x = 134,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,608.56/369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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