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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.52, 582.65 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.52, 582.65 and 326.84 is: 490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.52 : 582.65 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.52/582.65 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.52x = 582.65 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.52x = 190,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,428.78/388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.15

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