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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.59, 399.88 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.59, 399.88 and 260.92 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.59 : 399.88 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.59/399.88 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.59x = 399.88 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.59x = 104,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,334.69/266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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