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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 582.26 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 582.26 and 327.35 is: 490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 582.26 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/582.26 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 582.26 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 190,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,602.63/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.16

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