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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 542.88 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 542.88 and 266.28 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 542.88 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/542.88 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 542.88 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 144,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,558.09/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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