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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 580.02 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 580.02 and 304.88 is: 457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 580.02 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/580.02 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 580.02 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 176,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,836.50/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.27

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