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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 583.34 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 583.34 and 266.79 is: 400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 583.34 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/583.34 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 583.34 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 155,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,629.35/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.18

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