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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.36, 548.70 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.36, 548.70 and 266.74 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.36 : 548.70 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.36/548.70 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.36x = 548.70 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.36x = 146,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,361.70/397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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