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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.85, 579.36 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.85, 579.36 and 305.44 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.85 : 579.36 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.85/579.36 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.85x = 579.36 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.85x = 176,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,959.72/386.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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