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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 399.09 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 399.09 and 253.91 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 399.09 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/399.09 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 399.09 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 101,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,332.94/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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