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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 580.46 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 580.46 and 265.23 is: 397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 580.46 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/580.46 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 580.46 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 153,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,954.08/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.91

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