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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 542.78 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 542.78 and 266.34 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 542.78 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/542.78 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 542.78 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 144,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,561.98/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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