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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 546.87 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 546.87 and 266.57 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 546.87 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/546.87 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 546.87 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 145,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,776.40/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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