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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 580.14 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 580.14 and 294.60 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 580.14 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/580.14 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 580.14 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 170,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,909.24/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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