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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 580.59 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 580.59 and 310.62 is: 466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 580.59 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/580.59 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 580.59 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 180,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,342.87/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.07

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