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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.33, 367.04 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.33, 367.04 and 262.55 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.33 : 367.04 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.33/367.04 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.33x = 367.04 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.33x = 96,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,365.17/266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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