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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 525.78 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 525.78 and 264.84 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 525.78 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/525.78 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 525.78 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 139,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,247.58/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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