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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 579.18 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 579.18 and 294.64 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 579.18 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/579.18 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 579.18 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 170,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,649.60/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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