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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 582.55 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 582.55 and 266.93 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 582.55 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/582.55 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 582.55 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 155,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,500.86/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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