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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 579.34 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 579.34 and 264.42 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 579.34 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/579.34 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 579.34 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 153,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,189.08/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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