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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 526.17 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 526.17 and 265.06 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 526.17 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/526.17 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 526.17 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 139,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,466.62/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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