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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 578.30 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 578.30 and 288.72 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 578.30 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/578.30 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 578.30 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 166,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,965.33/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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