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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 533.96 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 533.96 and 266.00 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 533.96 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/533.96 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 533.96 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 142,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,029.36/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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