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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 581.58 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 581.58 and 266.12 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 581.58 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/581.58 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 581.58 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 154,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,770.07/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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