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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 577.62 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 577.62 and 293.82 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 577.62 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/577.62 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 577.62 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 169,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,716.31/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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