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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.82, 502.24 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.82, 502.24 and 265.72 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.82 : 502.24 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.82/502.24 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.82x = 502.24 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.82x = 133,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,455.21/363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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