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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 578.88 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 578.88 and 264.48 is: 396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 578.88 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/578.88 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 578.88 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 153,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,102.18/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.47

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