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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.61, 502.02 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.61, 502.02 and 265.19 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.61 : 502.02 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.61/502.02 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.61x = 502.02 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.61x = 133,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,129.36/363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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