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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.53, 504.45 and 265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.53, 504.45 and 265.97 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.53 : 504.45 = 265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.53/504.45 = 265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.53x = 504.45 × 265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.53x = 134,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,166.04/365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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