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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 366.15 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 366.15 and 261.42 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 366.15 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/366.15 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 366.15 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 95,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,717.10/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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