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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.04, 580.86 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.04, 580.86 and 266.16 is: 399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.04 : 580.86 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.04/580.86 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.04x = 580.86 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.04x = 154,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,601.70/387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.45

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