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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 397.41 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 397.41 and 265.28 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 397.41 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/397.41 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 397.41 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 105,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,421.94/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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