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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.49, 538.00 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.49, 538.00 and 266.91 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.49 : 538.00 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.49/538.00 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.49x = 538.00 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.49x = 143,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,599.42/358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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