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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 581.39 and 329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 581.39 and 329.98 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 581.39 = 329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/581.39 = 329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 581.39 × 329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 191,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,848.53/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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