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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.92, 580.68 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.92, 580.68 and 290.24 is: 434.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.92 : 580.68 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.92/580.68 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.92x = 580.68 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.92x = 168,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,536.56/387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.46

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