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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 544.19 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 544.19 and 266.49 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 544.19 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/544.19 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 544.19 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 145,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,019.86/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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