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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 582.86 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 582.86 and 266.68 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 582.86 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/582.86 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 582.86 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 155,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,432.86/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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