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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 578.40 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 578.40 and 325.26 is: 487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 578.40 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/578.40 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 578.40 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 188,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,130.38/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.03

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