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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.89, 533.86 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.89, 533.86 and 328.57 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.89 : 533.86 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.89/533.86 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.89x = 533.86 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.89x = 175,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,410.38/386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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