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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 552.11 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 552.11 and 265.14 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 552.11 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/552.11 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 552.11 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 146,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,383.68/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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