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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 397.01 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 397.01 and 261.45 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 397.01 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/397.01 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 397.01 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 103,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,798.92/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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