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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.67, 580.28 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.67, 580.28 and 266.17 is: 398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.67 : 580.28 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.67/580.28 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.67x = 580.28 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.67x = 154,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,453.13/387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.41

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