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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 579 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 579 and 290.62 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 579 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/579 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 579 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 168,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,268.98/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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