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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 496.32 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 496.32 and 266.04 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 496.32 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/496.32 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 496.32 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 132,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,040.97/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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