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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 489.75 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 489.75 and 266.73 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 489.75 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/489.75 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 489.75 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 130,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,631.02/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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