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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.21, 551.66 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.21, 551.66 and 265.01 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.21 : 551.66 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.21/551.66 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.21x = 551.66 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.21x = 146,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,191.33/368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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