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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.05, 578.47 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.05, 578.47 and 294.47 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.05 : 578.47 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.05/578.47 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.05x = 578.47 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.05x = 170,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,342.06/386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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