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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.79, 578.77 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.79, 578.77 and 264.11 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.79 : 578.77 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.79/578.77 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.79x = 578.77 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.79x = 152,855.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,855.39/385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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