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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 579.02 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 579.02 and 328.10 is: 492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 579.02 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/579.02 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 579.02 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 189,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,971.93/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.14

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