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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 385.07 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 385.07 and 266.70 is: 368.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 385.07 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/385.07 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 385.07 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 102,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,698.17/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.09

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