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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.10, 503.04 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.10, 503.04 and 266.70 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.10 : 503.04 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.10/503.04 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.10x = 503.04 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.10x = 134,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,160.77/365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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