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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.62, 534.95 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.62, 534.95 and 321.22 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.62 : 534.95 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.62/534.95 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.62x = 534.95 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.62x = 171,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,836.10/387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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