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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 551.55 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 551.55 and 266.14 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 551.55 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/551.55 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 551.55 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 146,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,789.52/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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