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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 489.02 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 489.02 and 266.28 is: 367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 489.02 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/489.02 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 489.02 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 130,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,216.25/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.24

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