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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 580.77 and 256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 580.77 and 256.91 is: 385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 580.77 = 256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/580.77 = 256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 580.77 × 256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 149,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,202.72/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.63

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