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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.05, 577.90 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.05, 577.90 and 263.97 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.05 : 577.90 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.05/577.90 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.05x = 577.90 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.05x = 152,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,548.26/386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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