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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 517.02 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 517.02 and 264.09 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 517.02 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/517.02 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 517.02 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 136,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,539.81/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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