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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 579.27 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 579.27 and 264.63 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 579.27 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/579.27 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 579.27 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 153,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,292.22/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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