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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 544.90 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 544.90 and 265.75 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 544.90 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/544.90 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 544.90 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 144,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,807.18/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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