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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.97, 577.13 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.97, 577.13 and 328.86 is: 491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.97 : 577.13 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.97/577.13 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.97x = 577.13 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.97x = 189,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,793.33/385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.74

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