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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.15, 504.11 and 264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.15, 504.11 and 264.82 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.15 : 504.11 = 264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.15/504.11 = 264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.15x = 504.11 × 264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.15x = 133,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,497.81/365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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