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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.31, 580.72 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.31, 580.72 and 310.10 is: 466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.31 : 580.72 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.31/580.72 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.31x = 580.72 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.31x = 180,081.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,081.27/386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.16

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