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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.37, 579.84 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.37, 579.84 and 275.97 is: 414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.37 : 579.84 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.37/579.84 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.37x = 579.84 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.37x = 160,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,018.44/386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.16

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