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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 579.72 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 579.72 and 295.08 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 579.72 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/579.72 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 579.72 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 171,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,063.78/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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