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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.37, 578.31 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.37, 578.31 and 328.05 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.37 : 578.31 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.37/578.31 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.37x = 578.31 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.37x = 189,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,711.70/386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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