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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 533.06 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 533.06 and 320.00 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 533.06 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/533.06 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 533.06 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 170,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,574.93/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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