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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 452.58 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 452.58 and 265.80 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 452.58 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/452.58 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 452.58 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 120,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,295.76/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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