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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.29, 579.03 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.29, 579.03 and 264.52 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.29 : 579.03 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.29/579.03 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.29x = 579.03 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.29x = 153,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,165.02/386.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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