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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.89, 580.38 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.89, 580.38 and 264.85 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.89 : 580.38 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.89/580.38 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.89x = 580.38 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.89x = 153,713.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,713.64/386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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