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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 578.48 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 578.48 and 265.04 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 578.48 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/578.48 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 578.48 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 153,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,320.34/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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