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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 583 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 583 and 328.24 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 583 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/583 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 583 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 191,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,363.92/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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