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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.85, 550.15 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.85, 550.15 and 266.07 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.85 : 550.15 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.85/550.15 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.85x = 550.15 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.85x = 146,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,378.41/398.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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