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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 367.20 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 367.20 and 259.56 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 367.20 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/367.20 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 367.20 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 95,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,310.43/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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