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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.04, 581.10 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.04, 581.10 and 265 is: 397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.04 : 581.10 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.04/581.10 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.04x = 581.10 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.04x = 153,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,991.50/387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.87

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