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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.38, 577.04 and 309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.38, 577.04 and 309.46 is: 462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.38 : 577.04 = 309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.38/577.04 = 309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.38x = 577.04 × 309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.38x = 178,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,570.80/386.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.16

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