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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 579.27 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 579.27 and 290.43 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 579.27 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/579.27 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 579.27 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 168,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,237.39/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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