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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 502.10 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 502.10 and 265.82 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 502.10 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/502.10 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 502.10 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 133,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,465.38/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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