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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 526.80 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 526.80 and 265.30 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 526.80 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/526.80 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 526.80 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 139,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,760.04/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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