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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 550.79 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 550.79 and 265.40 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 550.79 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/550.79 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 550.79 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 146,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,179.67/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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