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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 502.61 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 502.61 and 266.09 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 502.61 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/502.61 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 502.61 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 133,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,735.65/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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