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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.29, 580.53 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.29, 580.53 and 265.52 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.29 : 580.53 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.29/580.53 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.29x = 580.53 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.29x = 154,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,142.33/387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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