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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.41, 550.45 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.41, 550.45 and 266.40 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.41 : 550.45 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.41/550.45 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.41x = 550.45 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.41x = 146,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,639.88/399.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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