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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 504.88 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 504.88 and 266.25 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 504.88 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/504.88 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 504.88 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 134,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,421.78/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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