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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.74, 595.01 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.74, 595.01 and 266.67 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.74 : 595.01 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.74/595.01 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.74x = 595.01 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.74x = 158,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,671.98/396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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