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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.27, 516.95 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.27, 516.95 and 264.24 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.27 : 516.95 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.27/516.95 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.27x = 516.95 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.27x = 136,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,596.94/374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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