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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.65, 579.43 and 290.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.65, 579.43 and 290.35 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.65 : 579.43 = 290.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.65/579.43 = 290.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.65x = 579.43 × 290.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.65x = 168,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,237.50/386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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