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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.80, 578.31 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.80, 578.31 and 264.11 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.80 : 578.31 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.80/578.31 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.80x = 578.31 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.80x = 152,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,734.56/385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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