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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 579.03 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 579.03 and 264.25 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 579.03 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/579.03 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 579.03 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 153,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,008.68/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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