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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 580.04 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 580.04 and 318.24 is: 477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 580.04 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/580.04 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 580.04 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 184,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,591.93/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.87

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