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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 534.72 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 534.72 and 332.64 is: 458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 534.72 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/534.72 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 534.72 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 177,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,869.26/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.14

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