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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.23, 580.41 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.23, 580.41 and 265.55 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.23 : 580.41 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.23/580.41 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.23x = 580.41 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.23x = 154,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,124.97/387.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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