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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 545.88 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 545.88 and 266.96 is: 400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 545.88 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/545.88 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 545.88 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 145,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,728.12/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.97

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