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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.66, 548.49 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.66, 548.49 and 266.44 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.66 : 548.49 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.66/548.49 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.66x = 548.49 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.66x = 146,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,139.68/397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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