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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.64, 398.38 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.64, 398.38 and 266.68 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.64 : 398.38 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.64/398.38 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.64x = 398.38 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.64x = 106,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,239.98/288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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