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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.13, 578.67 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.13, 578.67 and 255.93 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.13 : 578.67 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.13/578.67 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.13x = 578.67 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.13x = 148,099.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,099.01/386.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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