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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 526.76 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 526.76 and 265.42 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 526.76 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/526.76 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 526.76 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 139,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,812.64/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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