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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 534.96 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 534.96 and 321.52 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 534.96 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/534.96 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 534.96 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 172,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,000.34/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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