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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.46, 534.18 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.46, 534.18 and 332.96 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.46 : 534.18 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.46/534.18 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.46x = 534.18 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.46x = 177,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,860.57/388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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