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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 604.80 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 604.80 and 386.20 is: 580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 604.80 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/604.80 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 604.80 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 233,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,573.76/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.16

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