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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 489.07 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 489.07 and 266.91 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 489.07 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/489.07 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 489.07 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 130,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,536.17/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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