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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 504 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 504 and 266.87 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 504 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/504 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 504 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 134,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,499.96/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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