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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 578.53 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 578.53 and 329.84 is: 493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 578.53 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/578.53 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 578.53 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 190,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,818.62/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.15

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