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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 580.24 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 580.24 and 191.74 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 580.24 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/580.24 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 580.24 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 111,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,255.22/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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