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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 502.52 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 502.52 and 266.16 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 502.52 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/502.52 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 502.52 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 133,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,750.72/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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