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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.59, 398.29 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.59, 398.29 and 257.50 is: 384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.59 : 398.29 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.59/398.29 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.59x = 398.29 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.59x = 102,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,559.68/266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.71

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