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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 502.74 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 502.74 and 266.32 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 502.74 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/502.74 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 502.74 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 133,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,889.72/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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