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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 490.62 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 490.62 and 266.65 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 490.62 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/490.62 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 490.62 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 130,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,823.82/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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