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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 366.01 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 366.01 and 252.88 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 366.01 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/366.01 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 366.01 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 92,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,555.06/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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