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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 580.32 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 580.32 and 315.24 is: 472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 580.32 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/580.32 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 580.32 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 182,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,940.08/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.86

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