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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.27, 503.19 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.27, 503.19 and 266.57 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.27 : 503.19 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.27/503.19 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.27x = 503.19 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.27x = 134,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,135.36/364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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