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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 578.81 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 578.81 and 320.27 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 578.81 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/578.81 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 578.81 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 185,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,373.39/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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