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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.88, 581.58 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.88, 581.58 and 266.16 is: 399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.88 : 581.58 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.88/581.58 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.88x = 581.58 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.88x = 154,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,793.33/387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.08

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