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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.79, 550.53 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.79, 550.53 and 266.23 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.79 : 550.53 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.79/550.53 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.79x = 550.53 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.79x = 146,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,567.60/398.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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