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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 580.31 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 580.31 and 290.58 is: 435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 580.31 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/580.31 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 580.31 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 168,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,625.03/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.88

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