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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.20, 580.68 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.20, 580.68 and 265.16 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.20 : 580.68 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.20/580.68 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.20x = 580.68 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.20x = 153,973.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,973.11/387.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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