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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 580.91 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 580.91 and 329.76 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 580.91 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/580.91 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 580.91 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 191,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,559.23/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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