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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 579.15 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 579.15 and 325.80 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 579.15 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/579.15 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 579.15 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 188,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,687.07/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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