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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.09, 495.32 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.09, 495.32 and 265.80 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.09 : 495.32 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.09/495.32 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.09x = 495.32 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.09x = 131,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,654.73/359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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