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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 580.11 and 321.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 580.11 and 321.37 is: 482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 580.11 = 321.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/580.11 = 321.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 580.11 × 321.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 186,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,429.95/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.14

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