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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 535.98 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 535.98 and 326.44 is: 450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 535.98 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/535.98 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 535.98 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 174,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,965.31/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.31

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