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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.59, 579.85 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.59, 579.85 and 191.53 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.59 : 579.85 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.59/579.85 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.59x = 579.85 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.59x = 111,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,057.71/386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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