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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.51, 579.83 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.51, 579.83 and 265.01 is: 397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.51 : 579.83 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.51/579.83 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.51x = 579.83 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.51x = 153,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,656.52/386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.55

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