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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 580.57 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 580.57 and 300.17 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 580.57 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/580.57 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 580.57 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 174,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,270.40/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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