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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 579.06 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 579.06 and 264.78 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 579.06 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/579.06 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 579.06 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 153,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,323.51/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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