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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 490.04 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 490.04 and 266.88 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 490.04 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/490.04 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 490.04 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 130,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,781.88/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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