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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.29, 594.23 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.29, 594.23 and 266.28 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.29 : 594.23 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.29/594.23 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.29x = 594.23 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.29x = 158,230.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,230.23/396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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