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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.21, 495.24 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.21, 495.24 and 266.06 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.21 : 495.24 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.21/495.24 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.21x = 495.24 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.21x = 131,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,763.55/359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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