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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 534.34 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 534.34 and 266.02 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 534.34 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/534.34 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 534.34 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 142,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,145.13/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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