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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 496.66 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 496.66 and 266.92 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 496.66 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/496.66 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 496.66 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 132,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,568.49/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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