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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.78, 548.58 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.78, 548.58 and 266.97 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.78 : 548.58 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.78/548.58 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.78x = 548.58 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.78x = 146,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,454.40/397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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