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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.78, 581.63 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.78, 581.63 and 296.66 is: 444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.78 : 581.63 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.78/581.63 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.78x = 581.63 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.78x = 172,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,541.96/387.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.95

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