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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 402.92 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 402.92 and 264.32 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 402.92 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/402.92 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 402.92 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 106,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,499.81/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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