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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.66, 496.17 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.66, 496.17 and 266.62 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.66 : 496.17 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.66/496.17 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.66x = 496.17 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.66x = 132,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,290.47/359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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