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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 400.40 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 400.40 and 264.76 is: 397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 400.40 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/400.40 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 400.40 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 106,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,008.57/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.36

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