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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 496.37 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 496.37 and 266.91 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 496.37 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/496.37 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 496.37 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 132,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,484.78/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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