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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.97, 594.82 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.97, 594.82 and 266.49 is: 399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.97 : 594.82 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.97/594.82 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.97x = 594.82 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.97x = 158,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,510.61/396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.31

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