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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.84, 582.24 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.84, 582.24 and 266.94 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.84 : 582.24 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.84/582.24 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.84x = 582.24 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.84x = 155,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,423.15/388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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