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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.71, 548.37 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.71, 548.37 and 266.49 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.71 : 548.37 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.71/548.37 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.71x = 548.37 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.71x = 146,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,135.12/397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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