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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 536.70 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 536.70 and 266.48 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 536.70 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/536.70 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 536.70 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 143,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,019.82/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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