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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.51, 509.61 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.51, 509.61 and 264.42 is: 364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.51 : 509.61 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.51/509.61 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.51x = 509.61 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.51x = 134,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,751.08/369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.68

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