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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 525.36 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 525.36 and 264.48 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 525.36 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/525.36 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 525.36 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 138,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,947.21/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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