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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.42, 579.84 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.42, 579.84 and 295.70 is: 443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.42 : 579.84 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.42/579.84 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.42x = 579.84 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.42x = 171,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,458.69/386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.71

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