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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.09, 544.17 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.09, 544.17 and 265.59 is: 398.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.09 : 544.17 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.09/544.17 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.09x = 544.17 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.09x = 144,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,526.11/363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.04

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