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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.36, 669.80 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.36, 669.80 and 264.32 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.36 : 669.80 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.36/669.80 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.36x = 669.80 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.36x = 177,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,041.54/485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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