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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.63, 487.69 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.63, 487.69 and 266.15 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.63 : 487.69 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.63/487.69 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.63x = 487.69 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.63x = 129,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,799.25/353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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