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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 581.13 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 581.13 and 323.34 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 581.13 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/581.13 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 581.13 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 187,902.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,902.57/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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