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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 579.83 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 579.83 and 309.52 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 579.83 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/579.83 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 579.83 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 179,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,465.98/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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