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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 582.39 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 582.39 and 266.58 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 582.39 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/582.39 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 582.39 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 155,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,253.53/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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