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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.71, 400.71 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.71, 400.71 and 266.28 is: 397.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.71 : 400.71 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.71/400.71 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.71x = 400.71 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.71x = 106,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,701.06/268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.09

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