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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 582.71 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 582.71 and 266.73 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 582.71 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/582.71 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 582.71 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 155,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,424.90/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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