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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 399.54 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 399.54 and 264.32 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 399.54 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/399.54 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 399.54 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 105,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,606.41/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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