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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 496.56 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 496.56 and 266.70 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 496.56 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/496.56 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 496.56 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 132,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,432.55/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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