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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 581.94 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 581.94 and 296.64 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 581.94 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/581.94 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 581.94 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 172,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,626.68/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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