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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.66, 579.63 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.66, 579.63 and 264.98 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.66 : 579.63 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.66/579.63 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.66x = 579.63 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.66x = 153,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,590.36/386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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