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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 510.55 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 510.55 and 265.25 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 510.55 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/510.55 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 510.55 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 135,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,424.00/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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