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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 535.95 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 535.95 and 321.93 is: 444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 535.95 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/535.95 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 535.95 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 172,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,538.38/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.59

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