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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 510.39 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 510.39 and 264.93 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 510.39 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/510.39 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 510.39 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 135,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,217.62/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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