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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.75, 580.71 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.75, 580.71 and 294.81 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.75 : 580.71 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.75/580.71 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.75x = 580.71 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.75x = 171,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,198.04/387.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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