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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.54, 579.18 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.54, 579.18 and 325.64 is: 487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.54 : 579.18 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.54/579.18 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.54x = 579.18 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.54x = 188,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,604.18/386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.93

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