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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.03, 534.12 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.03, 534.12 and 325.17 is: 447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.03 : 534.12 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.03/534.12 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.03x = 534.12 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.03x = 173,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,679.80/388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.59

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