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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 503.70 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 503.70 and 266.70 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 503.70 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/503.70 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 503.70 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 134,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,336.79/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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