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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.14, 487.55 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.14, 487.55 and 266.26 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.14 : 487.55 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.14/487.55 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.14x = 487.55 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.14x = 129,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,815.06/353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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