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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 502.35 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 502.35 and 266.45 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 502.35 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/502.35 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 502.35 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 133,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,851.16/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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