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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.71, 551.62 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.71, 551.62 and 266.70 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.71 : 551.62 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.71/551.62 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.71x = 551.62 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.71x = 147,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,117.05/399.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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