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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 579.06 and 294.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 579.06 and 294.99 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 579.06 = 294.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/579.06 = 294.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 579.06 × 294.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 170,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,816.91/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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