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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.62, 580.14 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.62, 580.14 and 295.79 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.62 : 580.14 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.62/580.14 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.62x = 580.14 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.62x = 171,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,599.61/387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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