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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.77, 550.91 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.77, 550.91 and 266.84 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.77 : 550.91 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.77/550.91 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.77x = 550.91 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.77x = 147,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,002.07/399.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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