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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 502.88 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 502.88 and 266.40 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 502.88 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/502.88 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 502.88 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 133,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,965.90/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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