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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.45, 548.69 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.45, 548.69 and 266.68 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.45 : 548.69 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.45/548.69 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.45x = 548.69 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.45x = 146,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,324.65/397.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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