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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 458.55 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 458.55 and 266.00 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 458.55 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/458.55 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 458.55 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 121,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,972.01/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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