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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.37, 577.73 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.37, 577.73 and 326.23 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.37 : 577.73 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.37/577.73 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.37x = 577.73 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.37x = 188,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,472.23/386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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