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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 504.75 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 504.75 and 266.37 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 504.75 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/504.75 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 504.75 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 134,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,450.26/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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