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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 580.40 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 580.40 and 325.34 is: 487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 580.40 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/580.40 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 580.40 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 188,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,822.81/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.90

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