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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 583.88 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 583.88 and 266.87 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 583.88 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/583.88 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 583.88 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 155,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,820.79/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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