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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 510.12 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 510.12 and 264.78 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 510.12 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/510.12 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 510.12 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 135,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,069.57/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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