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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.36, 549.92 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.36, 549.92 and 265.79 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.36 : 549.92 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.36/549.92 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.36x = 549.92 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.36x = 146,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,159.16/398.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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