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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 457.97 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 457.97 and 266.70 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 457.97 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/457.97 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 457.97 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 122,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,139.27/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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