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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.07, 535.37 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.07, 535.37 and 328.80 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.07 : 535.37 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.07/535.37 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.07x = 535.37 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.07x = 176,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,028.01/388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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