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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.29, 501.53 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.29, 501.53 and 265.23 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.29 : 501.53 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.29/501.53 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.29x = 501.53 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.29x = 133,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,019.48/363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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