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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 578.57 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 578.57 and 325.37 is: 487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 578.57 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/578.57 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 578.57 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 188,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,244.80/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.54

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