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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 551.48 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 551.48 and 265.34 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 551.48 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/551.48 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 551.48 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 146,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,329.76/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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