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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 579.81 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 579.81 and 290.79 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 579.81 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/579.81 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 579.81 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 168,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,602.95/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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