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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.73, 548.85 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.73, 548.85 and 266.72 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.73 : 548.85 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.73/548.85 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.73x = 548.85 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.73x = 146,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,389.27/397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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