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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 516.90 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 516.90 and 264.16 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 516.90 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/516.90 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 516.90 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 136,544.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,544.30/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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