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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 498.30 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 498.30 and 266.88 is: 367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 498.30 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/498.30 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 498.30 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 132,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,986.30/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.81

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