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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.13, 580.70 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.13, 580.70 and 265.02 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.13 : 580.70 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.13/580.70 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.13x = 580.70 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.13x = 153,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,897.11/387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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