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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.86, 509.88 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.86, 509.88 and 264.92 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.86 : 509.88 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.86/509.88 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.86x = 509.88 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.86x = 135,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,077.41/369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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