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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 546.03 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 546.03 and 266.28 is: 399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 546.03 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/546.03 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 546.03 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 145,396.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,396.87/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.42

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