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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.12, 539.93 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.12, 539.93 and 266.99 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.12 : 539.93 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.12/539.93 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.12x = 539.93 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.12x = 144,153.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,153.21/391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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