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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.27, 529.31 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.27, 529.31 and 266.16 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.27 : 529.31 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.27/529.31 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.27x = 529.31 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.27x = 140,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,883.80/353.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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