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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 579.36 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 579.36 and 265.16 is: 397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 579.36 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/579.36 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 579.36 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 153,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,623.10/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.95

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