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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 583.88 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 583.88 and 266.09 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 583.88 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/583.88 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 583.88 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 155,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,360.38/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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