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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 530.47 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 530.47 and 266.99 is: 400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 530.47 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/530.47 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 530.47 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 141,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,631.85/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.15

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