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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 579.56 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 579.56 and 308.88 is: 463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 579.56 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/579.56 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 579.56 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 179,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,012.95/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.48

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