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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.94, 534.84 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.94, 534.84 and 332.44 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.94 : 534.84 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.94/534.84 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.94x = 534.84 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.94x = 177,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,802.21/387.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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