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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.51, 535.61 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.51, 535.61 and 329.26 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.51 : 535.61 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.51/535.61 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.51x = 535.61 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.51x = 176,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,350.62/388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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