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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.83, 527.15 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.83, 527.15 and 265.55 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.83 : 527.15 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.83/527.15 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.83x = 527.15 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.83x = 139,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,983.35/381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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