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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 580.82 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 580.82 and 265.64 is: 398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 580.82 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/580.82 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 580.82 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 154,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,284.79/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.34

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