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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.46, 582.18 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.46, 582.18 and 266.42 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.46 : 582.18 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.46/582.18 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.46x = 582.18 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.46x = 155,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,104.40/388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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