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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.00, 502.34 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.00, 502.34 and 265.58 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.00 : 502.34 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.00/502.34 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.00x = 502.34 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.00x = 133,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,411.39/364.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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