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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 582.28 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 582.28 and 322.76 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 582.28 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/582.28 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 582.28 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 187,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,932.17/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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