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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 545.04 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 545.04 and 266.88 is: 399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 545.04 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/545.04 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 545.04 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 145,460.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,460.28/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.40

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