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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 581.88 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 581.88 and 320.04 is: 479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 581.88 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/581.88 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 581.88 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 186,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,224.88/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.69

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