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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 543.60 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 543.60 and 266.28 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 543.60 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/543.60 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 543.60 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 144,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,749.81/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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