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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 544.14 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 544.14 and 265.32 is: 398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 544.14 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/544.14 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 544.14 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 144,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,371.22/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.24

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