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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 577.90 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 577.90 and 327.76 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 577.90 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/577.90 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 577.90 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 189,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,412.50/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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