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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 526.92 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 526.92 and 264.09 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 526.92 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/526.92 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 526.92 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 139,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,154.30/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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