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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 396.60 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 396.60 and 266 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 396.60 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/396.60 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 396.60 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 105,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,495.60/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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