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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.62, 578.10 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.62, 578.10 and 264.12 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.62 : 578.10 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.62/578.10 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.62x = 578.10 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.62x = 152,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,687.77/385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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