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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 510.12 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 510.12 and 265.10 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 510.12 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/510.12 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 510.12 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 135,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,230.26/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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