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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 579.34 and 300.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 579.34 and 300.01 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 579.34 = 300.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/579.34 = 300.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 579.34 × 300.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 173,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,807.79/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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