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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.77, 580.35 and 296.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.77, 580.35 and 296.05 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.77 : 580.35 = 296.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.77/580.35 = 296.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.77x = 580.35 × 296.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.77x = 171,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,812.62/386.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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