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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 366.60 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 366.60 and 262.27 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 366.60 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/366.60 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 366.60 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 96,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,148.18/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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