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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 494.37 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 494.37 and 265.38 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 494.37 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/494.37 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 494.37 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 131,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,195.91/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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