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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 533.58 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 533.58 and 323.94 is: 447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 533.58 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/533.58 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 533.58 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 172,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,847.91/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.54

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