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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 365.57 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 365.57 and 253.82 is: 348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 365.57 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/365.57 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 365.57 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 92,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,788.98/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.07

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