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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.48, 580.68 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.48, 580.68 and 265.44 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.48 : 580.68 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.48/580.68 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.48x = 580.68 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.48x = 154,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,135.70/387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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