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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 578.97 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 578.97 and 295.02 is: 441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 578.97 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/578.97 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 578.97 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 170,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,807.73/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.57

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