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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 580.02 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 580.02 and 265.48 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 580.02 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/580.02 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 580.02 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 153,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,983.71/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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