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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 578.24 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 578.24 and 304.80 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 578.24 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/578.24 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 578.24 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 176,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,247.55/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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