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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 578.94 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 578.94 and 264.50 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 578.94 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/578.94 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 578.94 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 153,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,129.63/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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