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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 579.59 and 321.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 579.59 and 321.77 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 579.59 = 321.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/579.59 = 321.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 579.59 × 321.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 186,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,490.17/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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