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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 585.99 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 585.99 and 321.90 is: 485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 585.99 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/585.99 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 585.99 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 188,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,630.18/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.07

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