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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.35, 580.93 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.35, 580.93 and 265.58 is: 398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.35 : 580.93 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.35/580.93 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.35x = 580.93 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.35x = 154,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,283.39/387.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.30

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