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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 551.04 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 551.04 and 266.60 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 551.04 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/551.04 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 551.04 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 146,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,907.26/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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