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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.48, 534.12 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.48, 534.12 and 308.72 is: 426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.48 : 534.12 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.48/534.12 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.48x = 534.12 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.48x = 164,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,893.53/386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.65

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