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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 578.35 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 578.35 and 263.85 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 578.35 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/578.35 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 578.35 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 152,597.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,597.65/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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