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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 579.62 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 579.62 and 308.75 is: 463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 579.62 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/579.62 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 579.62 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 178,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,953.23/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.58

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