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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.74, 496.50 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.74, 496.50 and 266.36 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.74 : 496.50 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.74/496.50 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.74x = 496.50 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.74x = 132,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,244.26/359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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