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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 579.89 and 309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 579.89 and 309.69 is: 463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 579.89 = 309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/579.89 = 309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 579.89 × 309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 179,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,584.59/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.88

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