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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.89, 543.93 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.89, 543.93 and 266.50 is: 399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.89 : 543.93 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.89/543.93 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.89x = 543.93 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.89x = 144,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,957.35/362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.45

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