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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 399.60 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 399.60 and 260.10 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 399.60 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/399.60 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 399.60 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 103,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,935.96/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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