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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 578.98 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 578.98 and 302.44 is: 452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 578.98 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/578.98 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 578.98 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 175,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,105.20/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.86

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