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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 581.15 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 581.15 and 266.48 is: 398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 581.15 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/581.15 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 581.15 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 154,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,864.85/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.64

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