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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 580.38 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 580.38 and 265.48 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 580.38 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/580.38 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 580.38 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 154,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,079.28/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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