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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 537.30 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 537.30 and 266.40 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 537.30 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/537.30 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 537.30 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 143,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,136.72/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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