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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 511.08 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 511.08 and 264.02 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 511.08 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/511.08 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 511.08 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 134,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,935.34/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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