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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 580.22 and 290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 580.22 and 290.57 is: 435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 580.22 = 290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/580.22 = 290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 580.22 × 290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 168,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,591.62/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.69

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