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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.10, 594.33 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.10, 594.33 and 266.14 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.10 : 594.33 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.10/594.33 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.10x = 594.33 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.10x = 158,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,174.99/396.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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