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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.74, 535.25 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.74, 535.25 and 322.13 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.74 : 535.25 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.74/535.25 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.74x = 535.25 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.74x = 172,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,416.95/387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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