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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 397.67 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 397.67 and 265.84 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 397.67 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/397.67 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 397.67 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 105,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,715.76/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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