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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 366.48 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 366.48 and 262.64 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 366.48 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/366.48 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 366.48 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 96,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,252.31/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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