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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 534.20 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 534.20 and 329.44 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 534.20 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/534.20 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 534.20 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 175,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,986.85/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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