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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 580.32 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 580.32 and 296.32 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 580.32 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/580.32 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 580.32 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 171,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,960.42/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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