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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.29, 583.58 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.29, 583.58 and 320.28 is: 482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.29 : 583.58 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.29/583.58 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.29x = 583.58 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.29x = 186,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,907.40/387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.61

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