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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 582.95 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 582.95 and 266.73 is: 399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 582.95 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/582.95 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 582.95 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 155,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,488.92/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.87

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