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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 398.11 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 398.11 and 264.53 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 398.11 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/398.11 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 398.11 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 105,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,310.72/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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