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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.09, 578.99 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.09, 578.99 and 191.08 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.09 : 578.99 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.09/578.99 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.09x = 578.99 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.09x = 110,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,632.44/386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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