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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.55, 580.29 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.55, 580.29 and 326.04 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.55 : 580.29 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.55/580.29 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.55x = 580.29 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.55x = 189,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,195.44/387.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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