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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 400.38 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 400.38 and 262.62 is: 394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 400.38 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/400.38 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 400.38 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 105,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,147.80/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.03

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