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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 579.83 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 579.83 and 264.51 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 579.83 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/579.83 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 579.83 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 153,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,370.83/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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