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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 509.85 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 509.85 and 264.88 is: 365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 509.85 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/509.85 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 509.85 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 135,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,046.52/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.02

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