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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.58, 581.34 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.58, 581.34 and 326.60 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.58 : 581.34 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.58/581.34 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.58x = 581.34 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.58x = 189,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,865.64/387.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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