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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.33, 548.52 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.33, 548.52 and 266.56 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.33 : 548.52 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.33/548.52 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.33x = 548.52 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.33x = 146,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,213.49/397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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