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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.91, 592.65 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.91, 592.65 and 266.03 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.91 : 592.65 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.91/592.65 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.91x = 592.65 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.91x = 157,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,659.72/395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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