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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 552.78 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 552.78 and 265.55 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 552.78 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/552.78 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 552.78 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 146,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,787.97/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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