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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.63, 581.91 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.63, 581.91 and 264.24 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.63 : 581.91 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.63/581.91 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.63x = 581.91 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.63x = 153,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,763.90/387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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