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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.17, 577.99 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.17, 577.99 and 328.48 is: 491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.17 : 577.99 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.17/577.99 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.17x = 577.99 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.17x = 189,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,858.16/386.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.64

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