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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 536.72 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 536.72 and 323.28 is: 446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 536.72 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/536.72 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 536.72 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 173,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,509.23/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.17

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