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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 532.19 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 532.19 and 326.79 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 532.19 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/532.19 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 532.19 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 173,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,915.19/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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