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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 411.01 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 411.01 and 266.52 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 411.01 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/411.01 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 411.01 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 109,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,542.39/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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