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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 536.52 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 536.52 and 266.44 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 536.52 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/536.52 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 536.52 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 142,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,950.39/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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