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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 579.84 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 579.84 and 265.68 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 579.84 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/579.84 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 579.84 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 154,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,051.89/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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