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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.79, 488.28 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.79, 488.28 and 266.31 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.79 : 488.28 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.79/488.28 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.79x = 488.28 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.79x = 130,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,033.85/353.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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