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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 489.30 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 489.30 and 266.40 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 489.30 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/489.30 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 489.30 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 130,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,349.52/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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