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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 577.38 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 577.38 and 308.38 is: 461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 577.38 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/577.38 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 577.38 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 178,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,052.44/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.28

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