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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 551.98 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 551.98 and 265.52 is: 397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 551.98 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/551.98 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 551.98 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 146,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,561.73/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.84

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