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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 580.97 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 580.97 and 326.03 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 580.97 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/580.97 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 580.97 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 189,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,411.56/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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