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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 582.76 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 582.76 and 266.78 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 582.76 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/582.76 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 582.76 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 155,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,470.50/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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