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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 579.66 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 579.66 and 301 is: 451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 579.66 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/579.66 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 579.66 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 174,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,477.66/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.22

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