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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.49, 542.41 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.49, 542.41 and 266.09 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.49 : 542.41 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.49/542.41 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.49x = 542.41 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.49x = 144,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,326.50/361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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