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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.04 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 580.04 and 295.40 is: 442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 580.04 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/580.04 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 580.04 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 171,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,343.82/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.75

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