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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 503.31 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 503.31 and 266.56 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 503.31 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/503.31 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 503.31 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 134,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,162.31/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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