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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 559.10 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 559.10 and 264 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 559.10 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/559.10 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 559.10 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 147,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,602.40/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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