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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 578.61 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 578.61 and 319.14 is: 477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 578.61 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/578.61 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 578.61 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 184,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,657.60/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.67

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