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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 502.83 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 502.83 and 265.98 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 502.83 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/502.83 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 502.83 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 133,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,742.72/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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