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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 526.74 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 526.74 and 265.64 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 526.74 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/526.74 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 526.74 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 139,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,923.21/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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