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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 578.43 and 294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 578.43 and 294.63 is: 441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 578.43 = 294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/578.43 = 294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 578.43 × 294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 170,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,422.83/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.33

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