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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.18, 503.82 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.18, 503.82 and 266.76 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.18 : 503.82 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.18/503.82 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.18x = 503.82 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.18x = 134,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,399.02/365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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