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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 578.51 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 578.51 and 309.26 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 578.51 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/578.51 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 578.51 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 178,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,910.00/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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