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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.64, 580.44 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.64, 580.44 and 266.14 is: 398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.64 : 580.44 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.64/580.44 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.64x = 580.44 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.64x = 154,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478.30/387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.51

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