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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.19, 577.40 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.19, 577.40 and 329.09 is: 492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.19 : 577.40 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.19/577.40 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.19x = 577.40 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.19x = 190,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,014.50/386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.02

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