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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.83, 528.01 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.83, 528.01 and 265 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.83 : 528.01 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.83/528.01 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.83x = 528.01 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.83x = 139,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,922.65/382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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