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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.50, 399.84 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.50, 399.84 and 246.52 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.50 : 399.84 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.50/399.84 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.50x = 399.84 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.50x = 98,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,568.56/266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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