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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 502.88 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 502.88 and 265.41 is: 366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 502.88 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/502.88 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 502.88 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 133,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,468.05/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.07

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