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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 579.56 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 579.56 and 325.62 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 579.56 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/579.56 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 579.56 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 188,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,714.70/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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