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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 579.72 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 579.72 and 295.52 is: 442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 579.72 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/579.72 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 579.72 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 171,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,318.85/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.32

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