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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 551.93 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 551.93 and 265.19 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 551.93 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/551.93 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 551.93 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 146,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,366.83/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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