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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.99, 580.84 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.99, 580.84 and 266.02 is: 398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.99 : 580.84 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.99/580.84 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.99x = 580.84 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.99x = 154,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,512.94/387.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.24

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