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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.35, 548.10 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.35, 548.10 and 266.31 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.35 : 548.10 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.35/548.10 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.35x = 548.10 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.35x = 145,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,964.51/397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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