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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 542.58 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 542.58 and 265.40 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 542.58 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/542.58 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 542.58 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 144,000.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,000.73/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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