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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 544.98 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 544.98 and 265.55 is: 398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 544.98 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/544.98 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 544.98 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 144,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,720.81/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.42

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