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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 591 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 591 and 266.56 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 591 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/591 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 591 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 157,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,536.96/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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