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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 587.72 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 587.72 and 266.94 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 587.72 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/587.72 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 587.72 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 156,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,885.98/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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