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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 584.76 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 584.76 and 321.09 is: 483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 584.76 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/584.76 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 584.76 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 187,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,759.13/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.84

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