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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.37, 536.36 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.37, 536.36 and 266.24 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.37 : 536.36 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.37/536.36 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.37x = 536.36 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.37x = 142,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,800.50/357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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