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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.83, 534.88 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.83, 534.88 and 328.97 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.83 : 534.88 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.83/534.88 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.83x = 534.88 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.83x = 175,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,957.31/387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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