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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.02, 496.95 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.02, 496.95 and 266.87 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.02 : 496.95 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.02/496.95 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.02x = 496.95 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.02x = 132,621.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,621.05/360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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