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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 398.68 and 259.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 398.68 and 259.31 is: 388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 398.68 = 259.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/398.68 = 259.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 398.68 × 259.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 103,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,381.71/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.57

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