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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 399.78 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 399.78 and 262.80 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 399.78 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/399.78 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 399.78 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 105,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,062.18/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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