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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 579.90 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 579.90 and 290.60 is: 436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 579.90 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/579.90 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 579.90 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 168,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,518.94/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.08

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