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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.91, 581.96 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.91, 581.96 and 266.23 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.91 : 581.96 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.91/581.96 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.91x = 581.96 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.91x = 154,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,935.21/387.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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