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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.59, 578.96 and 299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.59, 578.96 and 299.11 is: 447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.59 : 578.96 = 299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.59/578.96 = 299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.59x = 578.96 × 299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.59x = 173,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,168.34/386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.94

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