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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 581.24 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 581.24 and 265.84 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 581.24 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/581.24 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 581.24 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 154,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,516.84/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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