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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.56, 549 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.56, 549 and 266.64 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.56 : 549 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.56/549 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.56x = 549 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.56x = 146,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,385.36/397.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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