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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 532.91 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 532.91 and 320.00 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 532.91 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/532.91 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 532.91 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 170,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,529.34/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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