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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.61, 582.92 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.61, 582.92 and 266.51 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.61 : 582.92 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.61/582.92 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.61x = 582.92 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.61x = 155,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,352.60/388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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