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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 580.32 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 580.32 and 291.28 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 580.32 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/580.32 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 580.32 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 169,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,035.61/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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