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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 537.06 and 266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 537.06 and 266.33 is: 399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 537.06 = 266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/537.06 = 266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 537.06 × 266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 143,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,035.19/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.14

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