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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 509.16 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 509.16 and 265.68 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 509.16 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/509.16 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 509.16 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 135,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,273.63/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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