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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.96, 393.30 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.96, 393.30 and 266.52 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.96 : 393.30 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.96/393.30 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.96x = 393.30 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.96x = 104,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,822.32/285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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