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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.42, 399.77 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.42, 399.77 and 246.37 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.42 : 399.77 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.42/399.77 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.42x = 399.77 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.42x = 98,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,491.33/266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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