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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 502.71 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 502.71 and 266.15 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 502.71 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/502.71 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 502.71 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 133,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,796.27/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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