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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.32, 488.06 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.32, 488.06 and 266.36 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.32 : 488.06 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.32/488.06 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.32x = 488.06 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.32x = 129,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,999.66/353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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