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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 399.72 and 263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 399.72 and 263.61 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 399.72 = 263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/399.72 = 263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 399.72 × 263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 105,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,370.19/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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