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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 579.66 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 579.66 and 304.90 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 579.66 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/579.66 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 579.66 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 176,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,738.33/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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