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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 561.06 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 561.06 and 266.58 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 561.06 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/561.06 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 561.06 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 149,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,567.37/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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