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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 580.35 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 580.35 and 308.01 is: 463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 580.35 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/580.35 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 580.35 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 178,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,751.94/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.18

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