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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.04, 482.31 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.04, 482.31 and 266.00 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.04 : 482.31 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.04/482.31 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.04x = 482.31 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.04x = 128,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,292.05/349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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