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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 535.26 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 535.26 and 266.64 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 535.26 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/535.26 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 535.26 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 142,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,721.73/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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