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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.61, 580.95 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.61, 580.95 and 296.02 is: 443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.61 : 580.95 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.61/580.95 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.61x = 580.95 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.61x = 171,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,972.82/387.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.67

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