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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.35, 582.53 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.35, 582.53 and 266.58 is: 399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.35 : 582.53 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.35/582.53 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.35x = 582.53 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.35x = 155,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,289.51/388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.87

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