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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 578.70 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 578.70 and 294.82 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 578.70 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/578.70 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 578.70 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 170,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,612.33/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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