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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 579.48 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 579.48 and 264.87 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 579.48 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/579.48 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 579.48 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 153,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,486.87/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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