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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.96, 579.25 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.96, 579.25 and 264.58 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.96 : 579.25 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.96/579.25 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.96x = 579.25 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.96x = 153,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,257.97/385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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