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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 585.32 and 321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 585.32 and 321.46 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 585.32 = 321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/585.32 = 321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 585.32 × 321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 188,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,156.97/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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