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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 581.72 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 581.72 and 266.74 is: 399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 581.72 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/581.72 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 581.72 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 155,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,165.20/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.04

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