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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.35, 578.74 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.35, 578.74 and 293.96 is: 440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.35 : 578.74 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.35/578.74 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.35x = 578.74 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.35x = 170,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,126.41/386.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.34

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