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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 580.05 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 580.05 and 295.94 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 580.05 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/580.05 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 580.05 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 171,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,660.00/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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