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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 583.32 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 583.32 and 326.28 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 583.32 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/583.32 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 583.32 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 190,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,325.65/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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