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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.47, 595.25 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.47, 595.25 and 266.06 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.47 : 595.25 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.47/595.25 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.47x = 595.25 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.47x = 158,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,372.22/396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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