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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 526.08 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 526.08 and 265.20 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 526.08 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/526.08 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 526.08 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 139,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,516.42/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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