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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.42, 583.86 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.42, 583.86 and 266.04 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.42 : 583.86 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.42/583.86 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.42x = 583.86 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.42x = 155,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,330.11/389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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