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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 536.60 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 536.60 and 323.32 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 536.60 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/536.60 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 536.60 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 173,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,493.51/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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