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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 578.81 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 578.81 and 321.64 is: 482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 578.81 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/578.81 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 578.81 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 186,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,168.45/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.16

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