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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 501.93 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 501.93 and 265.56 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 501.93 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/501.93 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 501.93 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 133,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,292.53/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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