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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.04, 580.83 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.04, 580.83 and 265.42 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.04 : 580.83 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.04/580.83 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.04x = 580.83 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.04x = 154,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,163.90/387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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