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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.70, 581.54 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.70, 581.54 and 329.78 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.70 : 581.54 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.70/581.54 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.70x = 581.54 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.70x = 191,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,780.07/387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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