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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 580.14 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 580.14 and 300.11 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 580.14 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/580.14 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 580.14 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 174,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,105.82/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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