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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 582.16 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 582.16 and 266.28 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 582.16 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/582.16 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 582.16 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 155,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,017.56/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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