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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.63, 579.95 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.63, 579.95 and 295.89 is: 443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.63 : 579.95 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.63/579.95 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.63x = 579.95 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.63x = 171,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,601.41/386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.84

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