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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 579.60 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 579.60 and 313.92 is: 470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 579.60 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/579.60 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 579.60 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 181,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,948.03/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.59

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