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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 501.16 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 501.16 and 265.12 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 501.16 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/501.16 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 501.16 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 132,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,867.54/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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