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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.45, 580.77 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.45, 580.77 and 295.92 is: 443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.45 : 580.77 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.45/580.77 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.45x = 580.77 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.45x = 171,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,861.46/387.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.57

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