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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.67, 531.39 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.67, 531.39 and 322.43 is: 444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.67 : 531.39 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.67/531.39 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.67x = 531.39 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.67x = 171,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,336.94/385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.26

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