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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 501.93 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 501.93 and 265.32 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 501.93 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/501.93 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 501.93 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 133,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,172.07/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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