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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 578.22 and 294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 578.22 and 294.52 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 578.22 = 294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/578.22 = 294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 578.22 × 294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 170,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,297.35/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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