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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.22, 585.06 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.22, 585.06 and 266.86 is: 400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.22 : 585.06 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.22/585.06 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.22x = 585.06 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.22x = 156,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,129.11/390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.11

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