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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.19, 579.30 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.19, 579.30 and 325.61 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.19 : 579.30 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.19/579.30 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.19x = 579.30 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.19x = 188,625.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,625.87/386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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