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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.39, 550.07 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.39, 550.07 and 265.93 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.39 : 550.07 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.39/550.07 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.39x = 550.07 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.39x = 146,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,276.04/398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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