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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 579.36 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 579.36 and 314.32 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 579.36 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/579.36 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 579.36 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 182,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,104.44/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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