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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.14, 528.77 and 320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.14, 528.77 and 320.86 is: 442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.14 : 528.77 = 320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.14/528.77 = 320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.14x = 528.77 × 320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.14x = 169,661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,661.14/383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.82

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