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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 581.88 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 581.88 and 266.48 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 581.88 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/581.88 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 581.88 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 155,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,059.38/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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