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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 583.08 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 583.08 and 266.92 is: 400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 583.08 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/583.08 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 583.08 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 155,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,635.71/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.57

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