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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 502.44 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 502.44 and 265.84 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 502.44 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/502.44 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 502.44 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 133,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,568.65/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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