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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 577.56 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 577.56 and 287.58 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 577.56 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/577.56 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 577.56 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 166,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,097.95/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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