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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 583.26 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 583.26 and 323.50 is: 486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 583.26 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/583.26 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 583.26 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 188,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,684.61/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.19

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