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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.70, 517.19 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.70, 517.19 and 264.20 is: 364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.70 : 517.19 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.70/517.19 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.70x = 517.19 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.70x = 136,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,641.60/374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.67

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