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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 400.39 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 400.39 and 262.29 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 400.39 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/400.39 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 400.39 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 105,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,018.29/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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