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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.61, 496.13 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.61, 496.13 and 266.42 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.61 : 496.13 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.61/496.13 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.61x = 496.13 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.61x = 132,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,178.86/359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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