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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 580.73 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 580.73 and 328.23 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 580.73 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/580.73 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 580.73 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 190,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,613.01/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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