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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.51, 502.41 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.51, 502.41 and 266.14 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.51 : 502.41 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.51/502.41 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.51x = 502.41 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.51x = 133,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,711.40/364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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