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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 580.38 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 580.38 and 194.40 is: 291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 580.38 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/580.38 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 580.38 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 112,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,825.87/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.70

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