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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 580.33 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 580.33 and 265.08 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 580.33 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/580.33 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 580.33 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 153,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,836.38/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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