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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 501.84 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 501.84 and 265.24 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 501.84 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/501.84 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 501.84 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 133,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,108.04/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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