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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 556.80 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 556.80 and 266.80 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 556.80 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/556.80 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 556.80 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 148,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,554.24/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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