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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.15, 581.54 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.15, 581.54 and 326.40 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.15 : 581.54 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.15/581.54 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.15x = 581.54 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.15x = 189,813.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,813.02/387.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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