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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 581.44 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 581.44 and 320.14 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 581.44 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/581.44 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 581.44 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 186,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,142.20/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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