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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.51, 503.18 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.51, 503.18 and 266.97 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.51 : 503.18 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.51/503.18 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.51x = 503.18 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.51x = 134,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,333.96/364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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