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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.13, 579.21 and 295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.13, 579.21 and 295.39 is: 443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.13 : 579.21 = 295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.13/579.21 = 295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.13x = 579.21 × 295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.13x = 171,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,088.47/386.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.09

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