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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 510.09 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 510.09 and 264.93 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 510.09 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/510.09 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 510.09 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 135,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,138.14/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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