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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 579.86 and 264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 579.86 and 264.67 is: 396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 579.86 = 264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/579.86 = 264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 579.86 × 264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 153,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,469.77/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.79

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