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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.63, 511.63 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.63, 511.63 and 264.36 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.63 : 511.63 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.63/511.63 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.63x = 511.63 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.63x = 135,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,257.25/370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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