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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.70, 548.82 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.70, 548.82 and 266.88 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.70 : 548.82 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.70/548.82 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.70x = 548.82 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.70x = 146,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,469.08/397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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