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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 503.10 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 503.10 and 266.80 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 503.10 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/503.10 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 503.10 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 134,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,227.08/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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