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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 482.81 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 482.81 and 266.37 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 482.81 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/482.81 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 482.81 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 128,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,604.77/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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