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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 393.60 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 393.60 and 266.08 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 393.60 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/393.60 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 393.60 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 104,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,729.09/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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