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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.38, 580.50 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.38, 580.50 and 263.86 is: 395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.38 : 580.50 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.38/580.50 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.38x = 580.50 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.38x = 153,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,169.28/387.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.40

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