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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 581.72 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 581.72 and 322.36 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 581.72 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/581.72 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 581.72 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 187,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,523.26/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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