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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 526.50 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 526.50 and 265.14 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 526.50 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/526.50 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 526.50 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 139,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,596.21/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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