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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 501.03 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 501.03 and 265.14 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 501.03 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/501.03 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 501.03 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 132,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,843.09/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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