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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.87, 550.63 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.87, 550.63 and 266.32 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.87 : 550.63 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.87/550.63 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.87x = 550.63 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.87x = 146,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,641.03/398.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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