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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 552.86 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 552.86 and 265.64 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 552.86 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/552.86 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 552.86 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 146,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,861.73/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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