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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.30, 537.06 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.30, 537.06 and 266.80 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.30 : 537.06 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.30/537.06 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.30x = 537.06 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.30x = 143,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,287.61/358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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