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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 581.23 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 581.23 and 300.48 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 581.23 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/581.23 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 581.23 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 174,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,649.40/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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