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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.41, 579.71 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.41, 579.71 and 264.73 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.41 : 579.71 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.41/579.71 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.41x = 579.71 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.41x = 153,466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,466.63/386.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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