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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.81, 582.81 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.81, 582.81 and 265.42 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.81 : 582.81 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.81/582.81 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.81x = 582.81 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.81x = 154,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,689.43/388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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