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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.25, 581.70 and 323.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.25, 581.70 and 323.67 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.25 : 581.70 = 323.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.25/581.70 = 323.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.25x = 581.70 × 323.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.25x = 188,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,278.84/388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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