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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 488.50 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 488.50 and 266.92 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 488.50 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/488.50 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 488.50 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 130,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,388.53/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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