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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 501.15 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 501.15 and 265.02 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 501.15 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/501.15 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 501.15 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 132,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,814.77/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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