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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 394.56 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 394.56 and 266.40 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 394.56 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/394.56 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 394.56 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 105,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,110.78/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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