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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 399.76 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 399.76 and 265.44 is: 398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 399.76 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/399.76 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 399.76 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 106,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,112.29/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.20

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