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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 534.90 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 534.90 and 266.28 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 534.90 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/534.90 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 534.90 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 142,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,433.17/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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