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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 552.92 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 552.92 and 265.92 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 552.92 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/552.92 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 552.92 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 147,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,031.16/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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