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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.58, 544.14 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.58, 544.14 and 266.64 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.58 : 544.14 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.58/544.14 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.58x = 544.14 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.58x = 145,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,089.49/362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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