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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 579.78 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 579.78 and 265.02 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 579.78 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/579.78 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 579.78 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 153,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,653.30/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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