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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582.29 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582.29 and 266.30 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582.29 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582.29 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582.29 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 155,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,064.49/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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