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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 400.55 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 400.55 and 246.35 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 400.55 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/400.55 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 400.55 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 98,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,675.26/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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