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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.17, 577.46 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.17, 577.46 and 288.72 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.17 : 577.46 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.17/577.46 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.17x = 577.46 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.17x = 166,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,724.97/386.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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