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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535 and 266 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 142,310
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,310/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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