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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.48, 550.80 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.48, 550.80 and 266.64 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.48 : 550.80 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.48/550.80 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.48x = 550.80 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.48x = 146,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,865.31/399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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