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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 505.35 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 505.35 and 262.86 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 505.35 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/505.35 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 505.35 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 132,836.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,836.30/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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