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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 502.88 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 502.88 and 266.58 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 502.88 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/502.88 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 502.88 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 134,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,056.42/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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